1937 World Snooker Championship
The 1937 World Snooker Championship was a snooker tournament held at Thurston's Hall in London, England from 22 February to 20 March 1937. It is recognised as the 11th edition of the World Snooker Championship. There were nine participants in the event, with debutants Fred Davis (brother of defending champion Joe Davis) and Bill Withers competing in a qualifying match. Withers won the match to join with the remaining seven players in the main event.
| Tournament information | |
|---|---|
| Dates | 22 February – 20 March 1937 |
| Venue | Thurston's Hall |
| City | London |
| Country | England |
| Organisation | BACC |
| Highest break | Joe Davis (ENG) (103) |
| Final | |
| Champion | Joe Davis (ENG) |
| Runner-up | Horace Lindrum (AUS) |
| Score | 32–29 |
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Joe Davis won his 11th championship title by defeating Horace Lindrum by 32 frames to 29 in the final, despite trailing 13–17 and 19–21 during the match. The highest break of the tournament was 103, compiled by Joe Davis in the 31st frame of the final.
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